Members of the United Methodist Church are deeply divided about homosexuality. Rev. Karen Oliveto’s election puts the church in a “place where we have never been,” said one bishop.
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What We Know About The Suspect In The Nice, France, Attack
Law enforcement and judicial officials have identified 31-year-old Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel as the suspect who they believe plowed into a crowd, killing at least 84 people.
Turkish Coup Attempt Unravels After A Wild Night Of Shooting, Arrests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government appeared to regain control Saturday after rebellious troops occupied parts of the capital, Ankara, and Istanbul, the largest city.
The Driving Life And Death Of Philando Castile
Philando Castile spent his driving career trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of traffic stops, fines, court appearances, revocations and reinstatements, raising questions about bias, race and luck.
Trump Names Mike Pence As Vice Presidential Running Mate
After weeks of speculation, culminating in a day of intense speculation, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump tweeted that he has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate.
In Wake Of Shootings, Facebook Struggles To Define Hate Speech
After last week’s police shootings, Facebook received a flood of complaints, with users calling out posts as hate speech. According to Facebook insiders, the company was not prepared.
Congress Just Passed A GMO Labeling Bill. Nobody’s Super Happy About It
The proposal will require food companies to disclose their GMO ingredients, but that information doesn’t have to be on the packaging. It’s a compromise, and neither side is all that enthused.
Scores Dead After Truck Plows Into Bastille Day Crowd In Nice, France
Scores more people are injured. Anti-terrorist investigators have taken over the case. Witnesses describe “bodies everywhere” and hundreds of people running after the truck struck the crowd.
Obama Walks Fine Line On Race And Policing
In the wake of last week’s deadly police shootings and the attack on officers in Dallas, President Obama’s message has been fairly consistent. Is anyone listening?
Opioid Bill Reframes Addiction As A Health Problem, Not A Crime
The Senate bill, an amalgam of more than a dozen proposals, will expand access to medication-assisted treatment. It also will encourage police to send drug users to treatment rather than to jail.